An UNESCO World Heritage - Sheep

Family member, Theophil Schnydrig, helps to corral Walliser Blacknose sheep, following their washing, in preparation for the annual Mund Village show the next day.

Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.

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Family member, Theophil Schnydrig, helps to corral Walliser Blacknose sheep, following their washing, in preparation for the annual Mund Village show the next day.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.